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Salary : $36,121.00 - $39,099.00 Annually
Location : Administrative Service Center, El Paso, TX
Job Type: Full time - Temporary
Job Number: 2026107
Division: VP Instruction & Workforce Education
Department: Contract Opportunities Center
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Employee Classification: Professional Support
Position Grade: C
Job Summary
Provide individualized, confidential counseling, technical procurement assistance, and technical procurement training to the Contract Opportunity Center's (COC) clients and the business community. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.
Essential Functions
Provide and evaluate individualized, confidential counseling, technical assistance, and technical training to clients and the business community expansion, new contract start-ups, contract bidding, contract planning and scheduling negotiation requirements, mistake in bid rules, bid protest rules, allowable costs, constructing bonding, contract financing, material submittals, referrals and post award assistance.
Develop and manage a client caseload to include maintenance of computerized client information, client file documentation, preparation of various program reports regarding client counseling, client training, outreach activities, and special/unique projects.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct technical and non-technical training seminars and workshops. Participate with business economic development alliance and advocacy groups in the presentation of trade shows, conferences, award events, business training activities, various outreach initiatives, and special projects.
Assist in the gathering of data and statistics to prepare program reports for externally funded programs, internal college reports and plans, new grant proposals, existing grant proposal extensions, and economic impact reports.
Research and disseminate to clients and the business community constantly changing and evolving federal, state, and local government procurement or purchasing initiatives programs, policies, rules, regulations and laws, such as types of set-asides size determinations, Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, claim rules or procedures, protest rules, mistake in bid rules, Electronic Commerce/ Electronic Data Interchange (EC/EDI) bonding requirements, negotiation requirements, etc.
Maintain working relationships and partnerships with economic development entities government agencies, financial entities, government agencies, Chamber of Commerce and various business alliance and advocacy groups in order to develop and promote economic development, including business expansion and growth.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the COC's library and technical resource by researching and recommending technical print references, technical computer or electronic references, software, and business magazines and publications.
Contribute articles to and help publish the COC's quarterly newsletter; assist in the creation and revision of internal program forms and documents for various reporting requirements and statistic data collection purposes. Assist clients and the business community in the preparation of business correspondence, cost and price proposals, contracts performance schedules, negotiation documents, and other technical contractual documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local government procurement and purchasing initiatives programs, policies, rules, regulations and laws.
3. Experience in organizing events, developing and presenting (technical and non-technical), and business training seminars and workshops, outreach initiatives, and special projects.
4. Experience collecting and analyzing data, working grant proposals and extensions, and compiling reports.
5. Experience working as a liaison.
6. Effective communications skills (oral and written).
7. Effective organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
8. Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
Special Conditions:
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.
Other Requirements
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.
Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.
In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.
The El Paso County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Full-Time Staff Positions:
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and sick leave accrual plan.
Full-Time Faculty Positions:
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave accrual plan.